OnePlus Nord CE 5 Likely Launching Soon – Expected to Feature Larger Battery Than Nord CE 4

It looks like OnePlus is gearing up to drop its next budget-friendly 5G smartphone soon — the OnePlus Nord CE 5. While the company hasn’t made it official yet, leaks and reports are giving us a pretty clear picture of what to expect. And let’s just say, this one might seriously shake up the mid-range market. From a huge battery bump to possible new chipsets, here’s everything we know so far.

Battery

Let’s talk about the most exciting part first — the battery. According to a recent report from Smartprix, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 could come with a massive 7,100mAh battery. That’s a serious upgrade over the 5,500mAh battery in the Nord CE 4. If this turns out to be true, the Nord CE 5 could easily become one of the longest-lasting phones in its segment. Think about it: multi-day battery life without constantly reaching for the charger? Yes, please.

Here’s a quick comparison:

Model	Battery Size
Nord CE 4	5,500mAh
Nord CE 5 (rumored)	7,100mAh

This kind of capacity puts it closer to rugged or gaming phones that are built for endurance — and that’s saying something for a phone that’s expected to be mid-range.

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Performance

Under the hood, the Nord CE 5 might be getting a solid performance boost too. Reports suggest that OnePlus could go with either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 or MediaTek’s Dimensity 8400 chipset. Both are next-gen chips, which means better speed, improved efficiency, and smoother multitasking.

The Nord CE 4 already runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which is no slouch. But stepping up to Gen 4 or a Dimensity 8400 would mean a noticeable difference in everyday performance — from gaming and streaming to using multiple apps at once.

Storage

Storage-wise, the Nord CE 5 is expected to come with UFS 3.1 onboard storage. That’s the same tech used in some flagship devices, known for faster data transfer and quick app loading times. No lag, no waiting around — just smooth performance. While exact RAM and storage variants haven’t been confirmed, we can expect something along the lines of 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage options.

Price

While we’re still waiting on official pricing, we can guess based on the previous model. The Nord CE 4 started at Rs. 24,999 in India for the 8GB + 128GB version. Given the expected upgrades, the Nord CE 5 might carry a slightly higher price tag. But if OnePlus sticks to its value-for-money strategy, it should still be a very competitive option in the sub-30K category.

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Here’s a look at Nord CE 4 pricing:

Variant	Price in India
8GB + 128GB	Rs. 24,999

Launch

So when is this phone dropping? The leaks suggest the OnePlus Nord CE 5 could launch next month — though there’s no exact date just yet. If the timeline holds, we’ll likely hear official news from OnePlus very soon. For now, it’s all about keeping an eye out for teasers and launch event announcements.

If we consider OnePlus’ recent schedule — with the Nord CE 4 launching in April 2024 and the CE 4 Lite in June — a May 2025 debut sounds pretty likely for the CE 5.

While we still need to see official specs and hands-on reviews, the OnePlus Nord CE 5 already looks promising. That massive battery alone could make it the go-to choice for power users and binge-watchers. Combine that with an upgraded processor and fast storage, and it’s shaping up to be a serious contender in the budget 5G space.

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